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£16 to £20 an hour PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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Apollo Home Healthcare r1hYOAKH

Apollo Home Healthcare is looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants in Blackpool to provide personalized care and support to a sociable young boy. This role offers permanent contracts, competitive pay rates ranging from £16.00 to £20.00 per hour, and various benefits such as paid DBS, mandatory training, and confirmed rotas. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will engage and interact with the service user, helping him enjoy his hobbies and interests, particularly his passion for rock music.

Candidates should have at least three months of previous care experience, including medication administration and personal care. The shifts available include full-time and part-time options, primarily during weekdays and some evening and weekend hours. The position emphasises enabling the service user to maintain independence while receiving professional, discreet, and caring support in their own home, always respecting their privacy and dignity.

We are seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about providing personalised care and support to our service user.

Permanent Contracts Available!

Other benefits include:

Paid DBS
Paid Mandatory Training
Confirmed Rotas
Competitive pay rates

By working with us as a Healthcare Assistant, youll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for a sociable young boy in Blackpool.

In addition to providing essential care for our service user, your role will involve plenty of engagement and interaction, helping him enjoy his hobbies and interests. He is very outgoing and loves being around others. He has a passion for rock music and enjoys using his Toniebox.

This isn't just a job it's a chance to have a significant impact on a young person's life.

Pay Rates:

£16.00 - £20.00 per hour
Approx. £128.00 - £160.00 (per 8-hour day shift)

Shifts Available:

Full Time & Part Time Days
2-3 shifts per week
8am -4pm (Monday to Friday)
6pm - 9pm (Monday's)
12pm - 7pm-hour (Saturday's)

Essential Experience:

3 months previous care experience
Medication administration
Personal care
Moving and handling

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we advertise a high volume of vacancies on behalf of our clients.

Due to the nature of the vacancies we recruit for, our clients have the right to request whether they wish for female or male staff to work on their team.

These specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.

About us
The role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user providing care and support including personal, social, and domestic support whilst adhering to the service users individual care and support plan.
The aim of the position is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible.
Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service users right to privacy and dignity is maintained

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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills:

- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.

2. Empathy and Compassion:

- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.

- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.

3. Basic Clinical Skills:

- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.

- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).

- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.

4. Teamwork:

- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

- Being a supportive team player.

5. Time Management:

- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.

6. Attention to Detail:

- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.

- Paying close attention to patient safety.

7. Problem Solving Skills:

- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.

- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.

8. Physical Stamina:

- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.

- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.

Personal Qualities:

- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.

- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.

- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.

- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.

Training and Qualifications:

While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.

Experience:

Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.

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